15th Annual Heart Rhythm & ECG Course: A Case-Based Approach

Scottsdale, AZ US
December 10, 2026 to December 12, 2026

This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options

Course Directors: Hicham Z. El Masry, M.D.Mayank Sardana, M.D., and Arturo M. Valverde, M.D.

December 10-12, 2026 - Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort - Scottsdale, Arizona

The 15th Annual Heart Rhythm & ECG Course concentrates on general ECG understanding, guidelines on atrial fibrillation (A-fib) and heart failure management. Course topics include recent advances in A-fib management, interventional procedures and their indications, evolving stroke risk score, device management, and sudden cardiac death. This course allows healthcare professionals to update their medical knowledge, enhance clinical skills, and support professional development through a dynamic curriculum. Attendees realize important advances in the medical field while addressing desired educational needs and current practice gaps. Through didactic lectures, case-study presentations, and audience interaction, this course strives to develop and promote continuing education with the ultimate goal of enhancing patient care.

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Registration Fee(s)
M.D., D.O., Ph.D.$900
Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees$825

Target Audience

This course is intended for general internists, hospitalists, family practitioners, and allied health staff participating in cardiac services.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Recognize common ECG patterns. Recognize validated risk-scoring systems for anticoagulation.
  • Summarize life-style measures which can decrease atrial fibrillation burden.
  • Review current guidelines for implantable defibrillator in primary prevention of sudden death.
  • Recognize treatment for pacemaker and ICD implantation complications.
  • Discuss current guidelines for atrial fibrillation ablation, left atrial appendage occlusion and postoperative management of antithrombotic therapy

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 18.50 AAPA Category 1
  • 18.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 18.50 ANCC
  • 18.50 AOA Category 2-A
  • 18.50 Attendance
Event starts: 
12/10/2026 - 7:00am
Event ends: 
12/12/2026 - 12:15pm

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15th Annual Heart Rhythm & ECG Course: A Case-Based Approach

Scottsdale, Arizona

December 10, 2026 to December 12, 2026

Time Zone – Mountain Standard

 

 

Day 1 - AFIB Galore

Thursday, December 10, 2026

7:00 AM

 Registration, Breakfast and Exhibits

7:25 AM

 Welcome Announcements
 Hicham El Masry, M.D.

7:30 AM

 ECG Reading I
 Hicham El Masry, M.D.

8:00 AM

 Ablation for Paroxysmal Atrial fibrillation: first line for everyone
 Komandoor Srivathsan, M.D.

8:25 AM

 Stroke Prevention in AF
 Julia H. Indik, M.D.

8:50 AM

 Lifestyle modifications in AF Treatment
 Fred Kusumoto, M.D.

9:15 AM

 Panel Discussion

9:35 AM

 Break and Exhibits

10:00 AM

 Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: Role of Ablation
 Luis R. Scott, M.D.

10:25 AM

 Device detected AF: When to Anticoagulate
 Win-Kuang Shen, M.D.

10:50 AM

 Can I stop OAC after ablation?
 Edward Gerstenfeld, M.D.

11:15 AM

 Management of Refractory AF: Is Pace-ablate Still a Viable     Strategy in 2026?

Dan Sorajja, M.D.

11:40 AM

 Question and Answer Session

12:00 PM

 Lunch Break

1:00 PM

 Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: Is OAC Obsolete?
 Justin N. Shipman, M.D.

1:25 PM

 Combined AF Ablation and LAA Occlusion
 Hicham El Masry, M.D.

1:50 PM

 Taking Care of Patients After Catheter Ablation
 Paul S. Bibby, C.N.P., AGACNP-BC, M.S.N.

2:15 PM

 Question and Answer Session

2:30 PM

 Break and Exhibits

2:45 PM

 ECG Workshop 1: The Basics and Beyond
 Dan Sorajja, M.D.

4:00 PM

 Welcome Reception
 Arturo Valverde, M.D./Hicham El Masry, M.D./Mayank Sardana, M.D.

 

 

Day 2 - Pacemakers, ICDs

Friday, December 11, 2026

7:00 AM

 Breakfast and Exhibits

7:25 AM

 Announcements
 Arturo M. Valverde, M.D.

7:30 AM

 ECG Reading
 Arturo M. Valverde, M.D.

8:00 AM

 CRT vs CSP: What to Choose in 2027?
 Yong-Mei Cha, M.D.

8:25 AM

 ICD: Indications and Controversies
 Fred Kusumoto, M.D.

8:50 AM

 Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest: Where we stand in 2026
 Julia H. Indik, M.D.

9:15 AM

 Panel Discussion

9:35 AM

 Break and Exhibits

10:00 AM

 CIED Infection
 Justin Z. Lee, M.D.

10:25 AM

 Transvenous, Subcutaneous or Substernal ICD: How to Choose?
 Arturo M. Valverde, M.D.

10:50 AM

 Leadless Pacemakers: Uses and Follow
 Mayank Sardana, M.B.B.S., M.D.

11:15 AM

 Intracardiac Electrograms in Device Patients: A Primer
 Paul S. Bibby, C.N.P., AGACNP-BC, M.S.N.

11:40 AM

 Question and Answer Session

12:00 PM

 Lunch Break

 Heart Failure and VT Session

1:00 PM

 Wide complex tachycardia: an expert approach
 John M. Miller, M.D.

1:25 PM

 Ablation for Ventricular Tachycardia: When and Who?
 Justin Z. Lee, M.D.

1:50 PM

 PVC and Cardiomyopathy: The Chicken or The Egg?
 Yong-Mei Cha, M.D.

2:15 PM

 Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathies
 Mayank Sardana, M.B.B.S., M.D.

2:40 PM

 Panel Discussion

3:00 PM

 Break and Exhibits

3:20 PM

 ECG Workshop 2
 Hicham El Masry, M.D. (clarify)

 

 

 

 

Day 3 - Heart Failure and Miscellaneous

Saturday, December 12, 2026

7:00 AM

 Breakfast and Exhibits

7:25 AM

 Announcements
 Mayank Sardana, M.B.B.S., M.D.

7:30 AM

 ECG Reading
 Edward Gerstenfeld, M.D., Mayank Sardana, M.B.B.S., M.D.

8:00 AM

 Advances in Cardiac Ablation: Future Perspectives
 John M. Miller, M.D.

8:25 AM

 Syncope, POTS and IST
 Win-Kuang Shen, M.D.

8:50 AM

 Channelopathies: When is ICD Indicated?
 Michael J. Ackerman, M.D., Ph.D.

9:15 AM

 Panel Discussion

9:35 AM

 Break and Exhibits

10:00 AM

 The Athlete's ECG
 Satyajit T. Reddy, M.D.

10:25 AM

 HCM Risk Stratification
 Chadi Ayoub, M.D.

10:50 AM

 Cardiac Amyloidosis and Arrhythmias
 David Steidley, M.D

11:15 AM

 ECG and Rhythm Abnormalities in Sarcoidosis
 Justin N. Shipman, M.D.

11:40 AM

 Question and Answer Session

12:00 PM

 Closing Remarks

 

 

 

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort
7575 East Princess Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
United States

Heart Rhythm & ECG Hotel Information
15th Annual Heart Rhythm & ECG Course: A Case-Based Approach | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development | CME Conference Course

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort
7575 E Princess Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85255
Reservations Department: 1-800-344-4758 or Global Reservations Centre: 1-800-441-1414.
Online Reservation Link

A special room block rate of $329 (USD), plus applicable city/state taxes. To ensure accommodations, make your reservation before the room block fills, or by November 9, 2026.

Resort Fee
A daily resort service charge is optional for your group attendees and it’s subject to change. Individual group guests will have the opportunity to select to receive bundle of added values and will not automatically be charged a daily resort fee. Should group guests wish to elect a daily resort fee they will receive the following amenities:

  • Afternoon access to Trailblazers Recreation Center for the family, hours: 1 to 5 pm. *Morning access (9 to 11:30 am) to Trailblazers Kids Club Program and lunch (11:30 am to 1 pm) is available at an additional cost for up to three children (Ages 5-12)
  • $30 Well & Being credit toward a body or facial treatment per paid night, valid once per day. Spa treatments receive access to Well & Being Spa amenities for the day, including: co-ed waterfall treatment pool, sauna, steam room, aromatherapy lounge, private rooftop pool and more (credit not cumulative and valid once per day)
  • Shuttle transportation service to and from Toro Latin Restaurant & Rum Bar, TPC Scottsdale and Grayhawk golf courses (not be utilized for organized group movements)
  • Courtesy fishing pole rental for Lagoon fishing (unavailable during Christmas at the Princess)
  • Preferred TPC Scottsdale rates and tee times
  • Golf bag storage at the resort
  • Business services offered at front desk (printing, photocopying, and faxing of documents for guest personal use, up to five pages)
  • Electric vehicle charging stations, including Tesla, based on availability
  • Infused water stations available in the lobby. Fruit and specialty lemonade available from 3 to 6pm. Coffee available in the lobby from 2 to 6 am. Boxed water available all day.
  • Jogger station: (2) water bottles, towels and running trail map available between 6 and 9 am at Guest Services for individual guest - not for organized group
  • Bicycles: Cruising bikes are available 7 am to 5 pm, up to two guests on a first-come, first-served basis, for one-hour usage, based on availability
  • Overnight shoeshine (one pair per room per night)
  • Item purchase delivery from Fairmont Floral, Well & Being Spa, Well & Being Spa Lifestyle Boutique, Maverick, Anna J, Provisions and Reflections to your guest room (up to five items)
  • Access to pickleball court, for one-hour usage, daily. Pickleball equipment available at Trailblazers


In addition, all guests receive:

  • Access to 24-hour Fairmont Fitness Center with your room key. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m.; check-out time is 12:00 p.m.


If you choose these amenities, a daily fee of $55 plus 14.02% tax will be charged to your room. Any spa service credits will be deducted from your final bill. If all included services are used, the total value is approximately $125 when purchased separately.

Parking:
Parking is not included in the room rate. Current parking fees are:

  • Overnight valet: $40/day
  • Overnight self-parking: $28/day
  • Daytime valet: $26/day
  • Daytime self-parking: $18/day (up to 10 hours)

Note: Rates are subject to change without notice.

All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.


Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 18.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 18.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.


Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 18.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


The American Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 18.50 AOA Category 2-A credits.

Other Healthcare Professionals
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.

DateCredit(s)
Thursday6.75
Friday7.75
Saturday4.00

 

Available Credit

  • 18.50 AAPA Category 1
  • 18.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 18.50 ANCC
  • 18.50 AOA Category 2-A
  • 18.50 Attendance

Thank you for your interest in the 15th Annual Heart Rhythm & ECG Course. This course offers the unique opportunity for a variety of sponsorship opportunities, including the ability to interact with healthcare providers and highlight products and services through an exhibit. If you’d like to be notified when details become available, please contact Kristy Badder

 
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M.D., D.O., Ph.D.$900
Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees$825

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Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.

Every effort will be made to accommodate dietary requirements; however, some requests may not be feasible based on venue kitchen capabilities. Attendees will be contacted in advance if a dietary restriction cannot be fulfilled. 

The Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development strives for fully accessible learning experiences. If you anticipate any barriers while attending this course, please reach out to the course coordinator who will be in touch with all registrants. If you need disability-related accommodations, please contact the Office of Wellness and Academic Support – Disability Access Services at MCCMS.DS@mayo.edu.


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